Industry Director (F-M)

An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.

Your mission :

Main Purpose of the Job and Authority:

The position is responsible for the overall management of the Bureau Veritas Industry South Africa activities.

You represent Bureau Veritas before all Industry clients, authorities and other stake-holders.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive Profit and Loss of Industry activities in South Africa
• Contribute to rapid growth objective of the Business Unit through business development, and secure major contracts with key customers.
• Contribute to the implementation of a new business model based on long term service contract, project management and focus on customer orientation
• Through your customer driven approach, you are able to generate profitable new contracts that are long term
• Business Development: promote Industry Services to Clients (existing and potential)
• Supervise the preparation of Proposals and/or negotiate with clients and secure contract
• Report activities and results to line management
• Budgetary Control: Plan, implement and control Industry budget, propose actions for decision and manage in case of deviations.
• Analyse the financial results and proceeds to take the necessary corrective actions for the achievement of the company objectives

Your Profile (Knowledge & Experience) :

• Strategy, Business Development, Market Analysis,
• Ideally PR(Eng)
• Previous P&L experience
• Leading large teams
• Previous experience as a Director in a similar role

Consolidated engineering experience (across several platforms in terms of understanding)